06/10/2026
Dear Dallas,
Thank you.
When we created UpClose, our vision was to reimagine the concert experience. To create something more intimate, more personal, and more connected. An evening where the audience feels part of the experience, not simply spectators to it.
Thanks to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and everyone who joined us on Saturday night at the Wyly Theatre, that vision became a reality.
What made the evening so meaningful was not just the music on stage, but the sense of community in the room. Seeing hundreds of people come together to celebrate art, culture, and shared experiences reminded us why we began this journey in the first place.
A special thank you to Ali Zafar for helping us launch the UpClose Concert Series with such generosity, authenticity, and extraordinary talent. We could not have imagined a better artist to share this first chapter with.
This is only the beginning.
With gratitude,
Haroon & Nageen Hashmi
